Remote Associate Recruiter - Johannesburg at Unique Personnel

Job Description    

• We’re looking for someone with a deep background in digital marketing recruitment—bonus points if you’ve worked in a marketing agency or as a hands-on digital marketer yourself. Your expertise in technical marketing roles, such as performance marketing and PPC, will make you an invaluable partner in assessing candidates’ tactical and strategic skills. Beyond technical expertise, we need someone who knows the Portuguese and Spanish markets like the back of their hand. You’ll leverage your thriving network and knowledge of the local hiring landscape to connect with top-tier talent and help establish Darkroom’s presence as an employer of choice in the region.
• Please note: This role is 100% in English. We’re only considering applicants with native-level English skills or professional proficiency.

What You’ll Do

Recruitment Operations

• Own full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of roles, with a primary focus on digital marketing talent (performance marketing, PPC, email marketing, and marketplace specialists).
• Act as oyur recruitment ambassador in the Portuguese market, building our brand presence and strengthening our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Collaborate with the People Operations Manager and hiring managers to create recruitment briefs, job descriptions, and hiring plans tailored to our core teams: Growth Marketing, E-commerce, and Strategy.
• Leverage your personal network and deep understanding of the Portuguese and Spanish job markets to source top-tier candidates.
• Actively source, interview, and hire global candidates for key departments.
• Utilize diverse sourcing channels—social media, job boards, headhunting, and referrals—to uncover high-quality talent with deep marketing expertise.

Candidate Experience

• Maintain clear and open communication with candidates to ensure a seamless and positive experience throughout the hiring process.
• Provide candidates with insights into contract-based roles, tax implications, and onboarding within our global HR platform (Deel).

Process & Systems

• Manage and maintain the ATS (Ashby) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting for all open roles.
• Assist in onboarding new hires into our global HR platform (Deel) and ensure smooth transitions into the team.
• Support the achievement of diversity goals, with a focus on addressing underutilization in key roles.
• Share insights and recommendations on recruiting strategies and best practices to optimize hiring outcomes.

What You Bring To The Table

• 3+ years of recruiting experience with a focus on digital marketing roles or a background in digital marketing with demonstrated recruitment success.
• Expertise in hiring performance marketers, PPC specialists, email marketers, and marketplace experts is required. Bonus points for candidates with direct marketing experience or expertise in tactical marketing execution.
• Proven experience recruiting in the Portuguese and/or Spanish markets, with a strong understanding of local hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and cultural nuances.
• An extensive personal network in the Portuguese market that you can tap into to source exceptional talent.
• Familiarity with marketing agency environments or in-house digital marketing teams is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (Ashby preferred) and HR/recruitment tools like Rippling and Notion.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a habit of triple-checking work.
• Process-driven, with a passion for creating and iterating workflows to improve efficiency.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate and report on hiring metrics.
• Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

Who You Are

• Digital Marketing Recruiter: You’re passionate about finding top-tier marketing talent and understand the unique needs of digital marketing teams.
• Market Expert: You know the Portuguese and Spanish markets inside out, from where top candidates are to how to navigate local hiring landscapes.
• Detail-Oriented: You are precise, organized, and thrive on maintaining impeccable processes.
• Independent Problem-Solver: You take initiative, roll up your sleeves, and tackle challenges head-on. You have a strong bias toward action and aren’t afraid to figure things out.
• Proactive & Driven: You’re excited to grow your career in recruitment, with a focus on hiring for technical and strategic marketing roles, and you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Brand Ambassador: As the face of Darkroom in Portugal, you’re enthusiastic about building relationships, sharing our mission, and establishing our employer brand in the region.

Inherent Requirements    

• Own full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of roles, with a primary focus on digital marketing talent (performance marketing, PPC, email marketing, and marketplace specialists).
• Act as oyur recruitment ambassador in the Portuguese market, building our brand presence and strengthening our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Collaborate with the People Operations Manager and hiring managers to create recruitment briefs, job descriptions, and hiring plans tailored to our core teams: Growth Marketing, E-commerce, and Strategy.
• Leverage your personal network and deep understanding of the Portuguese and Spanish job markets to source top-tier candidates.
• Actively source, interview, and hire global candidates for key departments.
• Utilize diverse sourcing channels—social media, job boards, headhunting, and referrals—to uncover high-quality talent with deep marketing expertise.